Medicine bottle



Sept. 28 1926. 1,601,627

M. JULLIARD MEDICINE BOTTLE Filed March 30, 1925 112 Yen 301' Ma urzce J2 Z Z Lard Patented Sept. 28, 1926.

UNITED STATES PATENT oFFicE.

MAURICE JULLIARD, OF PARIS, FRANCE.

MEDICENE BOTTLE.

Application filed March 30, 1925, Serial No. 19,454, and in France Apri13, 1924.

My invention has for its object a medicine bottle chiefly adapted to contain substances which are to be used in very small quantities.

In the treatment of the eyes, teeth and the like, when a very small amount of a medicinal substance is to be applied at a well-determined point, it is the general habit to employ a wad of cotton of the proper size, held by a pair of pinchers, a sonde or the like, which is immersed in the medicinal substance before it is applied to the point under treatment. But this method of operating causes an excessive consumption of the medicinal substance, it being usually provided in much larger quantity than the said cotton wad can absorb. Further, it is most inconvenient to be obliged to uncork the bottle while holding in the hand the instrument to be immersed therein, so that both hands must be used for this operation.

The improved bottle according to my invention, whereby the above-mentioned drawbacks are obviated, is chiefly characterized by the combination, with the recipient properly so called, forming a substantial base, of a cover which is preferably hinged and may thus be opened by a simple pressure of the linger, said cover having upon its inner face P a feeding element or spoon which projects from the bottle when the latter is opened; said spoon will supply a very small amount of the medicinal substance which is exactly suiiicient for the purpose, so that it can be 1 absorbed with facility, obviating an excessive consumption of the said substance.

The appended drawings show by way of example an embodiment of the invention, this representing a constructional form of a medicine bottle adapted for instance for dental use.

Figs. 1 and 2 are elevational views of the said bottle in the closed and the open position respectively.

Fig. 3 is a vertical section, and,

Fig. t a plan view in the open position.

The said bottle comprises a main body 1 made of any suitable material such as glass, porcelain or the like, and having a wide base which affords a steady position. The said body comprises a cover 2 in which is sealed a stopper 3 preferably made of the same substance as the main body 1 and comprising a ground portion which bears upon a corresponding surface formed 1n the body 1 in such manner as to provide a fluid tight joint.

The cover 2 is connected with the main body 1. by the hinge 4, and it comprises the flanged parts 5 and 6 disposed at the re spective ends of the said hinge whereby the cover may be raised either by lifting the flanged part 5, or by pressing upon the flanged part 6. The main body 1 is provided with a strengthening portion disposed below the said hinge whereby all overturn ing of the bottle will be prevented when opened.

Below the stopper 3 is disposed the feeding spoon 9 which is suitably secured to the said stopper for instance by screwing, and which in the closed position (Fig. 3) enters a cup or trough of small size 10 formed at" the bottom of the main body 1.

As observed chiefly in Figs. 2 and 3, the spoon 9 is suitably bent whereby in the open position of the cover the outer end of said spoon will be lower than the point at which it is attached to the cover in such manner as to, absolutely prevent all loss of the sub stance by flowing along the said cover.

In virtue of the arrangement hereinbefore described, a suitable medicinal or other substance contained in the main body 1 will maintain the cup 10 at the bottom of said body constantly filled, so that the end of the spoon 9 (preferably hollow) will be constantly immersed in the said liquid.

The operationis as follows. The bottle is opened either by raising the cover by means of the flange 5 or by pressing upon the latter on its flange 6; the cotton or the end of an instrument is moistened by placing it in the cavity formed in the end of the said spoon and containing the proper amount of the said liquid, the spoon being now brought into the position shown in Fig. 2.

Due to this arrangement, the bottle can be opened and closed by the hand holding the instrument to be employed, without any risk of overturning the bottle, thus offering a reliable action while at the same time preventing all excessive consumption of the substance, as well as any accidents resulting from the use of an excessive amount of a medicinal substance applied to a delicate point of the body.

The flange6 forming a stop piece which serves to limit the opening of the cover may be optionally provided with a spring securely pressing the cover when in the closed position; said spring might be disposed around the axle of the said hinge, or ina like position.

The said device may be constructed in all sizes and 01 all suitable substances; it may serve to contain medicinal or other prod: ucts, and as general rule in all cases in which it is desired to employ a reduced amount of a liquid, pasty or like substance.

My said invention is applicable to the supply of very small quantities of substances of any suitable nature and for all purposes.

Having thus described my process and apparatus, what I claim as new therein, and my own invention, is:

A medicine bottle comprising the combination of a hollow body, a cover hinged to the upper part of said body and provided with an extension extending outwardly of said body on the side of the hinge in the closed position and adapted to bear against a side of the body so as to retain the said cover in the open position; and a second con trolling extension extending outwardly of said body on the opposite side in the closed position, a feeding arm secured to the low er face of the cover and so shaped that when the cover is raised, all parts of said arm will be inclined towards the cavity of the body, the said arm having at its end a small cavity adapted to contain s: all

quantity of the substance in use, the cavity of the body ending in a recess and a tapered stopper connected with the cover and adapted to enter the said recess of tne body.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto atfixed my signature.

MAURICE JULLIARD. 

